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Lima Travel Guide

Lima's pre-hispanic and colonial architecture are interesting and the city has several museums that tell the story of a country with a long history that produced a large number of coastal and Andean civilizations (such as the Moche, Chavin, and the Incas) and many local cultures.

About Lima

Lima covers an area of 310.5 sq. miles (804.3 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 7.9 million people being the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, on a coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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Camusso

CamussoFor sterling, you can’t beat the classic designs at Camusso, a local platería, or silver shop, that opened its doors in 1933. Call ahead for a free guided tour of the factory, which is a few blocks west of El Centro.



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